Professional Baseball & Softball Instructors

EL1 Softball; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,174 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of compensation opportunities

1-on-1 and small group lessons compensation

Fast-paced work environment

Opportunities to instruct at MLB events

Job summary

A youth sports training organization in New Jersey is seeking instructors to provide top-level instruction in hitting and pitching for youth athletes. The position offers various compensation opportunities, allows for local travel, and involves collaboration with experienced colleagues. Ideal candidates have collegiate or professional experience in baseball or softball and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or playing at collegiate/professional levels is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are needed.
• Willingness to adjust plans for athlete needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skill-specific instruction at facilities and fields.
• Cultivate relationships with athletes, families, and coaches.
• Deliver content tailored to the athletes' ages and abilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to adjust instructional plans

Supportive mindset

Education

Played and/or coached at the collegiate and/or professional levels

Job description

Description

EL1 instructors are responsible for developing and delivering top-level instruction for youth athletes ranging from beginner to advanced and in various instructional programs. We are seeking hitting and pitching instructors for our Hainesport facility.

EL1 is the proud youth baseball and softball training partner of Major League Baseball

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform skill-specific instruction in our facilities and at fields in and around the community
• Build and maintain relationships with athletes, families, and coaches in the community
• Deliver age and ability-appropriate content to athletes in the team, camp/clinic, small group, and 1-on-1 settings
• Collaborate and co-instruct with other skill-specific instructors
• Assist in the preparation, setup, and breakdown of equipment for training programs and events
• Attend staff meetings, instructor meetings, and company events

Requirements

• Played and/or coached at the collegiate and/or professional levels
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructional plans and station rotations tailored for various ages and abilities
• Ability to adjust instructional plans for athletes, as needed
• Supportive and encouraging mindset and attitude with colleagues and clients
• Learning and utilizing technologies to enhance instruction and athlete experience
• Frequent local travel for programs run in surrounding communities

PERKS OF THE JOB

• Multiple levels of compensation opportunities
• Team training, clinics, camps/events $28- $40/hr
• 1-on-1 and small group lessons $40-70/hr
• Base Rate $19/hr
• Instructing for a proud youth baseball and softball training partner of MLB
• Fast-paced and exciting work environment alongside a staff of instructors with comparable backgrounds and credentials
• Collaborating with and learning from co-instructors who played collegiately and/or up to the Pro Softball/ MLB level
• Opportunities to instruct at MLB stadiums and MLB-branded events